China To Conduct Military Exercises Near Taiwan Amid President Lai’s Visit To Pacific: Report

28 Nov 2024

China is expected to conduct military exercises near Taiwan in response to Taiwanese President William Lai's upcoming trip to the Pacific and his rumored transit stops in the United States, according to assessments from Taiwanese and regional security officials. The drills, likely to take place during or shortly after Lai's...

EU Expresses Concerns Over Chinese Aggression Towards Taiwan

02 Nov 2024

In a recent report, the European Commission expressed concerns about China's aggressive posture towards Taiwan and recommended that the EU enhance exchanges with Taipei, as reported by the Taipei Times on Friday. The report, titled "Safer Together: Strengthening Europe's Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness," evaluates the geopolitical challenges facing...

China Seeks ‘Academic Integration’ With Taiwan, Recruits Young Talent: MAC Report

02 Nov 2024

China is actively recruiting young Taiwanese academics to promote "academic integration with Taiwan" and gain a leading edge in research and technology, according to a recent report commissioned by the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), as reported by the Taipei Times. The report, titled "On Taiwanese Citizens Teaching in China in...

Taiwan’s President Dares China: Reclaim Russian Land Before Targeting Taiwan

02 Sep 2024

Historical Context and Taiwan's Position Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has called into question China's territorial integrity claims over Taiwan, suggesting that if China were truly concerned about reclaiming lost territory, it would also seek the return of land ceded to Russia in the 19th century. Lai made these remarks during...

Taiwan Demonstrates Missile Capabilities Amid Rising Tensions With China

20 Aug 2024

Taiwan displayed its missile capabilities on Tuesday, conducting live-fire tests of surface-to-air missiles at a remote site on the island's southeastern coast. This demonstration took place at the Jiupeng base in Pingtung County, a significant test location for the island's defense systems. During the drills, Taiwan’s military launched both US-made...

Taiwan Reports Escalation in Chinese Military Activity Near Borders

12 Aug 2024

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported the detection of nine Chinese military aircraft and nine naval vessels between 6 a.m. on Sunday and 6 a.m. on Saturday. Among these, three aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering the southeastern and southwestern regions of Taiwan's Air Defence...

Taipei Refutes Beijing’s Claim Of Sovereignty Over Taiwan

30 Jun 2024

Taiwan has strongly criticized China's enduring 'One China' principle, asserting that Beijing has never governed Taipei at any point, as reported by Taiwan News. At the General Assembly of the Organization of American States, Taipei countered assertions from the Chinese delegation that the majority of the global community supports the...

China Threatened To Impose Death Penalty On “Diehard” Taiwan Independence Separatists

23 Jun 2024

China has threatened to impose death penalty on people who were accused of trying to make Taiwan a separate country. All the accused were part of a group that wants Taiwan to be independent through violence. The executions happened despite other countries and Taiwan objecting. This incident occurred during a...

Taiwan Monitors 23 Chinese Military Aircrafts Near Its Borders

04 Jun 2024

Taiwan reported that it tracked 23 Chinese military aircrafts, including fighter jets, transport aircraft, and drones, around the nation, according to the Ministry of National Defence on Tuesday. Out of these aircraft, 16 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan MND posted on social media platform X, stating,...

Chinese Defence Minister Vows Forceful Measures Against Taiwan Independence

02 Jun 2024

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun asserted that China's military stands ready to "forcefully" prevent Taiwan's independence, while simultaneously urging for enhanced communication with the United States on the matter. Dong's remarks came during the Shangri-La Dialogue conference on Sunday, where he emphasized that Taiwan represents the "core of core issues"...